Frank Vincent, a character actor known for his roles in “The Sopranos” and “Goodfellas,” has died at the age of 78, according to multiple news sources. TMZ first reported that Vincent died today in a New Jersey hospital while undergoing open heart surgery.

His “Sopranos” co-star Vincent Pastore also announced the news on Facebook.

Vincent was known for his tough guy characters and he appeared in multiple movies about the mafia.